In Episode 31 of Chasing Comedy, Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin dive headfirst into a hilarious, soul-baring journey through comedy, childhood trauma, and bizarre religious rules. Dustin opens up about his past as a Mormon missionary (yes, with a masturbation ruling from church elders!) while Brian shares the story of writing a murder mystery at age 8, complete with toilet paper punchlines and devastating fatherly critiques.

The comics tackle everything from bizarre Mormon caffeine bans to the rise of terrifyingly convincing AI deepfakes. Brian reveals his lifelong obsession with Hamlet, dreams of staging Shakespeare in a comedy club, and the haunting insecurity of being labeled “comedy’s best kept secret.” They also riff on boxers vs. fashion designers (De La Hoya vs. De La Renta!), Simon Cowell as a dad, and what it means to be held hostage by the need for laughs.

Don’t miss this raw and funny episode full of industry insights, philosophical breakdowns, and jokes that might have been buried in Cub Scout scripts… but are finally getting their due.

This episode of Chasing Comedy is part therapy session, part comedy jam, and part complete derailment — in the best possible way. Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin explore everything from existential crises to cruise gigs, from fake celebrity stand-up to the ethics of charging a dying man for comedy coaching. (Yes, you read that right.)

🧠 Topics Covered Include:

• Dustin coaching a man with terminal cancer for his one and only stand-up set
• Brian’s struggle with mushrooms, misophonia, and writing bits that don’t land
• The psychology of bits that get huge applause but lead nowhere
• A surreal debate on whether Ben Vereen should replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
• A comedy bit so convoluted it made the entire panel question reality
• The rise and fall of Rob Schneider in Jaws (and yes, Rob Reiner is mentioned too)
• The fine art of bombing on cruises and the dream of getting helicoptered off a ship
• A heartfelt dive into how comedy evolves when you’ve been doing it for decades

🎭 Plus:

• A debate on the comedic weight of the name "Albert Einstein"
• Deep U2 album references (Achtung Baby fans, unite!)
• Real moments sneak in amidst the chaos—yes, they do exist
• The guys brainstorm TikTok mashups of famous actors and characters that almost make sense
• The episode ends with a meditation on AI, resource scarcity, and whether it's worth drying up an African water supply for a mid-tier Photoshop bit (weirdly, yes).

Whether you're a comic, a comedy fan, or someone who’s just here for the mushroom-fueled wilderness therapy talk—hit that bell. This is comedy behind the curtain, raw and unfiltered.

Chasing Comedy Episode 29 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden!

Join Brian and Dustin as they riff on the art of crafting bits, testing what makes people laugh and what totally flops. On this episode, we explore everything from the nuances of horror films and the power of nostalgia to the hilarity of failed attempts at stand-up, old tv brands, bootleg dvds, modern comedy specials, spiritual medicine, food choices, DB Cooper, and so much more!

Chasing Comedy Episode 28 with hosts professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Jason Salmon!

This week, comedian Jason Salmon joins the show and instantly turns it into a southern-fried TED Talk with punchlines. From grammar elitism to the metaphysics of bacon, this episode pinballs between hilarity and heartfelt like a Hot Pocket in a microwave—dangerous, unpredictable, and probably best consumed after dark.

🔥 What’s Inside This Jam-Packed Episode:

The wild history of the Dallas Mavericks and sports-based identity trauma

Whether Luka Doncic is Charles Barkley 2.0 or just a Slovenian with a six-pack of Shiner

LSD perfect games in Pittsburgh and why drugs deserve a second Hall of Fame

Comedy bits that collide with Bill Burr’s… awkwardly

Jason’s grammar-based revenge on social media and why correcting “your/you’re” is the nuclear option

How bacon became a bi-annual religious experience

A Texas accent gets rejected by a casting director from New Jersey and Jason nearly commits regional war

Stand-up vs cruise gigs, and how to make your dirtiest clip with nothing but a porn-stache reference

Gen X defined: from Star Wars to Nirvana, with a pit stop at O.J. Simpson’s downfall

A deep dive into masculinity, vulnerability, emotional closeness, and why guys start conversations with “Yo, you see the Mavs game?”

🌀 Jason reflects on how stand-up helped him reconnect with his Southern roots—and how being mistaken for a Texan caricature got him in hot water with coastal casting agents. Meanwhile, Dustin and Jason bond over Hot Pockets, Lunchables, and the social politics of empathy and AMC Stubs.

💬 "We started with A New Hope, and ended with Nevermind. That’s Gen X, baby."

💬 "YouTube is a great dad... but also your weird conspiracy friend."

Whether you're a grammar nerd, a hoops junkie, or just someone who eats bacon like it’s a baptism, this episode delivers soul food for your funny bone.

📺 Jason’s special Biscuits and Gravity is on YouTube now. Just don’t misread the title and expect actual biscuits.

Chasing Comedy Episode 27 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden

We’re diving into the wild world of comedy, and this episode is all about the glorious mess of crafting jokes! I mean, we’re literally chasing comedy here, folks—working on bits, seeing what sticks, and figuring out what absolutely stinks. On this week's episode, Brian and Dustin look to find the humor in weighted blankets, growing up as a third generation stand-up comic, family dynamics, Katy Perry, celebrities and internet anger, Snarf and the Thundercats, impact of drugs on music, evolution of band names, and so much more!

Chasing Comedy Episode 26 with professional standup comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott Mcfadden!

In this hilariously off-the-rails episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and the crew spin the comedy wheel and spiral into a whirlwind of riffs, revelations, and ridiculousness. It all kicks off with a discussion about over-the-counter brain boosters like Focus Factor and Alpha Brain—and quickly devolves into a chaotic, yet strangely profound dive into modern attention spans, ADHD meds, and the dream of being Limitless (with or without Adderall).

From there, the conversation veers into a passionate debate about George Carlin’s genius, Bill Maher’s teleprompter crimes, and Josh Johnson’s stand-up special about tariffs. The crew questions fame, worships early Chappelle, and wonders whether getting therapy or “getting better” might just kill your funny bone.

You’ll hear:

• The dangers of being “too good at relaxing”
• Comedy’s addiction to fame and the illusion of hype
• Why carpal tunnel might just be “keyboard regret”
• The difference between grinding it out and going viral
• Whether comedians actually want to get mentally healthy

Oh, and there's a running theory that therapy only works if it keeps you just damaged enough to stay funny.

It’s an hour-long rollercoaster of cynicism, vulnerability, nap talk, and gut-busting observations. Tune in and ask yourself the ultimate question: Do you want to be happy, or do you want to be funny?

Chasing Comedy Episode 25 with professional comedians Brian Scott McFadden and Dustin Chafin!

We're diving deep into the hilarious world of chasing comedy, where we explore the ups and downs of crafting jokes and bits. I mean, who knew that changing an air filter could come with such a rush of manly pride? Join us as we share our adventures in DIY car maintenance, navigating the wilds of Home Depot, subway tuna, unnecessary reality tv shows, how the quest for love sometimes feels like a game show gone wrong, and so much more!

Chasing Comedy Episode 24 with professional comedians Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden

In this no-holds-barred episode of Chasing Comedy, Dustin Chafin and Brian Scott McFadden dive headfirst into the chaotic circus of modern comedy—from fake hecklers and TikTok fame to battling hypnotists and the eternal struggle of following a guy doing rope tricks.